Senior Procurement Project Leader

Copeland•Sidney, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Copeland is seeking a motivated Procurement Professional eager to grow their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Based in Sidney, Ohio, this position is a key member of the Business Unit Procurement team. The Procurement Project Leader – Sustaining will be responsible for executing and implementing supplier transitions, resourcing initiatives, and sustaining procurement projects that support business unit objectives. This role will work closely with Enterprise Procurement, Commodity Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Planning teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies and supplier changes. The individual will serve as the primary coordinator for procurement-related project execution activities, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and operational readiness are achieved. This position reports directly to Procurement Leadership and partners closely with Copeland’s Center-Led Procurement and Business Group Supply Chain teams to support execution of category and sourcing strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
5+ years year of experience in tactical sourcing, procurement, or a related field
Comprehensive understanding of the purchase order lifecycle, cost/price analysis, and logistics processes
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve operational challenges
Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Proven experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced setting
Strong project management capability with a track record of timely execution
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans
Demonstrated ability to assess processes and recommend improvements
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and data visualization tools
Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% as required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting supplier transitions, resourcing projects, or procurement implementation activities within a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with project tracking tools, sourcing documentation, and procurement processes
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and execution of supplier transitions, resourcing activities, and sustaining procurement projects aligned with business objectives
Coordinate cross-functional activities required to successfully launch supplier changes, including alignment with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams
Develop and manage project timelines, action plans, risk assessments, and execution milestones to ensure successful implementation
Drive accountability across internal teams and suppliers to meet project deliverables, timing, and operational readiness requirements
Monitor and expedite critical project activities to mitigate risks, avoid supply disruptions, and ensure continuity of supply
Maintain accurate project documentation, sourcing records, and status reporting throughout the project lifecycle
Support implementation of procurement and commodity strategies established by Center-Led Procurement teams
Identify and communicate project risks, constraints, and escalation items to procurement and business leadership
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain optimization, supplier performance, and operational efficiency